Monday, January 15, 2007

Can Diabetes Be Managed By Supplements? - by Ng Peng Hock

Can Diabetes Be Managed By Supplements? - by Ng Peng Hock: "A friend of mine was diagnosed to be mildly diabetic and prescribed some medication. This was the result of his recent annual checkup when he found out that his BMI (body mass index) and fasting glucose levels were high.

But he is a type of person that is resistance to medication. So, he did some research and came across some B-complex supplements that claim to convert glucose to energy. He was not sure whether this may replace the medication he is supposed to take. He, therefore, seeks help from a microbiologist whose advice is as follow.

It is important to get enough B vitamins to balance sugar levels but relying solely on B-complex supplement alone will not solve the problem. Medication should be taken but meanwhile one should also adjust different aspect of his lifestyle.

Physical activity can keep sugar levels balanced, and losing weight can make a big difference in successfully managing diabetes. Diet does play a role, too. One should learn about GI (glycemic index) of foods and choose foods that are low on that scale. These foods will be absorbed slowly and will not stress the body with sudden sugar extremes.

Apply principles of eating well. Boost intake of whole foods, which will smooth out any deficiencies the body might have. One may also start taking multi-vitamin. Here are some guidelines: "

How To Think Like A Winning Day Trader - by Martin Chandra

How To Think Like A Winning Day Trader - by Martin Chandra: "What makes the best traders successful? Are they 'lucky'? Have they discovered some 'secret' indicator? No. They've learned the truth about trading. Trading success is a simple as 1-2-3.

Step 1 - Understand what trading is really about;
Step 2 - Learn what a winning day trader does;
Step 3 - Then do it. Continually.

1. The Essence Of Successful Trading

Trading is all about percentages. You enter a trade because you believe that it's more likely to succeed than fail. The job of finding favourable trades goes to your trading system. There are numerous books and courses about trading systems. The actual trading system you use is beyond the scope of this article, but please, please, understand this: If you're searching for the perfect trading system - you know, the one that delivers profits on demand - you'll be searching until the end of time.

Successful trading is simply a game of probabilities. Does that disappoint you? Were you hoping for something a little more intellectual? Do you know how many academics - doctors and lawyers particularly - lose fortunes in the market each year? The positive bias comes from your trading system. Our advice is keep it simple. Find a system you're comfortable with. Know the setups. Understand why and when you enter and exit. Then stick to it.

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